Goalkeeper Nick Pope has signed a new long-term deal with the Clarets.

The new deal replaces the three-year contract Pope signed when he joined Burnley from Charlton Athletic in July, 2016.

Extending Pope’s stay comes after an impressive start to his Premier League career by the 25-year-old but follows talks that started earlier this season.

“We were already in discussions with Nick before he had the chance to start the games he has done recently and we’re pleased they have been finalised,” said Burnley manager Sean Dyche.

“He had been working hard to continue his development out of the team. He is continuing that since he got into the side and we look forward to him progressing further as an important member of the squad.”.

Pope made his first top-flight appearance as a replacement for the injured Tom Heaton in Burnley’s 1-0 home win over Crystal Palace last month.

He has since started three Premier League games, keeping a further two clean sheets and helping the Clarets remain unbeaten since the second weekend of the season and move up to sixth in the table.